Absorpole is easy to use and is designed for shipping containers to hang within a corrugation recess of the container side panel. Minimal space is occupied and accidental damage from forklifts during stuffing and un-stuffing is avoided due to its design and rigid casing.
Absorpole is based on the proven ability of calcium chloride to aggressively remove moisture from the air and can absorb 150% of its weight in moisture.
How Absorpole works
Absorpole is activated once it is pulled out of its container. The calcium chloride, at the top of the pole, immediately starts to absorb moisture from the surrounding air.
The desiccant material gradually dissolves into brine which is captured in a collector. Once captured, the moisture will not re-evaporate into the air.
Performance
The absorption characteristics of calcium chloride provide Absorpole with a superior absorption capacity, even at low humidity levels, and the ability to effectively protect cargo throughout the entire voyage.
Typical applications
Agricultural products
Textiles and leather
Wood and paper products
Plastics, glass and metals
Electronics and machinery
Automotive parts
Canned goods
Patented solution
Absorpole is protected by foreign and US patents including Patent No.: EP 01972864.1
PCT/SE01/02128
Technical specification
Weight: 1.6 kg/3.5 lb
Size: H 1190 mm/W 116 mm/D 34 mm
H 46.8 in/W 4.5 in/D 1.3 in
Working temperature:
–20° C to 90°C
– 4° F to 149°F
Collection capacity: 2 liters
Absorbent: 1.2 kg/2.6 lb calcium chloride
Pallet quantity: 230
Units needed
Generally, 4 – 6 poles are required for 20-foot containers and 6 –12 poles for 40-foot containers. The number may vary depending on the length of the voyage, the range of temperatures encountered and the type of cargo protected.
Disposal
Absorpole is made only of PE/PP plastics and salt, which are non-toxic and recyclable. Absorpole is a one-time product and can be disposed with regular waste.
Why Use Absorpole?
Easy to install and remove
Robust and durable design
High absorbance – fewer poles needed
Cost effective
Long lasting, protects throughout the entire voyage
No loss of load space
Environmentally friendly, no toxic materials
